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Hymns: Our God Reigns

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the in-between … Continue reading Hymns: Our God Reigns

Mr. Micawber’s Outlook

I don’t have a very systematic approach to budgeting. I’m neither rich nor poor. I have enough to get by, a little more than enough. I think of the words of Mr. Micawber from Dicken’s David Copperfield. β€œAnnual income twenty pounds, annual expenditure nineteen [pounds] nineteen [shillings] and six [pence], result happiness. Annual income twenty … Continue reading Mr. Micawber’s Outlook

Sort Of

I’ve always been uneasy about patriotism. Growing up in Ireland, I resented Irish culture being imposed on me and those who tended to express hatred to anyone who was in any way positive towards British people. They used to call them “West Brits”. And I had no love for anyone who sympathized with republican terrorists. … Continue reading Sort Of

Hymns: I Stand Amazed in the Presence

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: I Stand Amazed in the Presence

Driving the Wrong Way Down a One Way Street

I can remember three occasions on which I mistakenly drove the wrong way down a one-way street here in Ireland. Once, in Limerick (on my bike), once in Cork (in my car) and once in Ennis. It can be confusing when a traffic system changes, so that’s my excuse πŸ˜€. No-one took me to task. … Continue reading Driving the Wrong Way Down a One Way Street

Hymns: I Will Rise

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the very … Continue reading Hymns: I Will Rise

Extraordinarily Ordinary

I’m answering this one purely off the top of my head. I can’t see myself as having accomplished much. It would be a very boring book πŸ˜€. However, so many of us are ordinary. It’s a pity that Hitler and many like him weren’t more ordinary. But I’m thankful for extraordinary people who’ve done good … Continue reading Extraordinarily Ordinary

Hymns: Ascribe Greatness to Our God the Rock

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the in-between … Continue reading Hymns: Ascribe Greatness to Our God the Rock

Hymns: Blessed Assurance

I’ve been exploring some of the very modern worship songs as an old guy πŸ˜€. But now, I’ve decided to alternate between very modern hymns, old hymns, and in-between hymns, namely the worship songs from the 60s to the 90s that feature in hymnbooks such as Mission Praise. Today it’s the turn of the old … Continue reading Hymns: Blessed Assurance